May 30, 2007
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday that Ohio claimed the 2006-07 Jacoby Trophy for having the best overall women's athletics teams during the academic year. The award was announced at the league's annual spring meeting.
The Bobcats were MAC champions in cross country, field hockey and volleyball, and earned runner-up finishes in soccer and swimming & diving. In addition, Ohio boasted three MAC Coaches of the Year on the women's side (cross country, field hockey, volleyball).
"I congratulate our female student-athletes and coaching staffs on an outstanding achievement," Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt said. "This award demonstrates their commitment to excellence, and caps off a record-setting year on the field and in the classroom. This season's successes reflect the hard work and dedication demonstrated by all of our student-athletes."
It is the second time in school history that the Bobcats have earned the Jacoby Trophy. Ohio also took the prestigious award during the 1994-95 academic year.
Ohio claimed the all-sports title with an average score of 9.94. The Bobcats were the only team to finish with a score above 8.0 and topped the runner-up by 1.5 points. Points are awarded based on each school's finish with the overall total divided by the number of sports sponsored by each school. An institution may count either indoor track and field or outdoor track and field but not both.
The trophy is named for former MAC Commissioner Fred Jacoby. Jacoby was the MAC Commissioner from 1971-82 and is credited with incorporating women's athletics into the league's structure.
Ohio Jacoby Trophy Scoring
| Sport | Points |
| Volleyball | 13 |
| Cross Country | 13 |
| Soccer | 12 |
| Basketball | 9 |
| Swimming & Diving | 11 |
| Softball | 6 |
| Outdoor Track | 7.5 |
| Golf | 6 |
| Field Hockey | 12 |
| Total/Avg. | 89.5/9.94 |
2006-07 Jacoby Trophy Standings
| 1. | Ohio | 9.94 (89.5/9) |
| 2. | Bowling Green | 7.9 (79.75/10) |
| 3. | Kent State | 7.88 (71/9) |
| 4. | Miami | 7.61 (68.5/9) |
| 5. | Ball State | 7.59 (83.5/11) |
| 6. | Central Michigan | 7.56 (60.5/8) |
| 7. | Eastern Michigan | 7.55 (75.5/10) |
| 8. | Western Michigan | 7.33 (66/9) |
| 9. | Toledo | 6.61 (59.5/9) |
| 10. | Buffalo | 5.25 (42/8) |
| 11. | Akron | 5.12 (41/8) |
| 12. | Northern Illinois | 4.91 (44.25/9) |